First Quarter Moon
Friday, 12 November 2173 · 13:29 local in London
2173-11-12 13:29 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 13:29 local time in London on 12 November. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
-3°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
12 Nov
2173
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 13:29 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:46
Next moonset
23:04
Next events
Calendar →Nov 2173
19
Full Moon
Below horizon14:30 local · Fri, Fri 19 Nov · Moon -7°
Nov 2173
27
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon13:47 local · Sat, Sat 27 Nov · Moon -6°
Dec 2173
5
New Moon
Not visible03:57 local · Sun, Sun 5 Dec · Moon -38°
Dec 2173
11
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon21:24 local · Sat, Sat 11 Dec · Moon 18°